How long does it take from Green Square to Macdonaldtown by metro?

The journey from Green Square to Macdonaldtown takes approximately 18 minutes by Sydney Metro & Trains, covering 6.32 km across 2 stops.

What is the metro fare from Green Square to Macdonaldtown?

The token fare from Green Square to Macdonaldtown is A$4. With a smart card the fare is A$4 (save A$0). During off-peak hours with a smart card it's A$4.

Which platform at Green Square for Macdonaldtown?

At Green Square, board from Platform 2 (underground station). The train runs towards Central. Look for the electronic board showing "Central".

What is the last train from Green Square to Macdonaldtown?

The last train from Green Square towards Central departs at 23:00 on weekdays. The last train from Macdonaldtown back towards Green Square departs at 00:30.

How many stops from Green Square to Macdonaldtown?

There are 2 stops between Green Square and Macdonaldtown on the T8 Airport & South. The stations are: Green Square, Redfern.

Green Square To Macdonaldtown

ShortestShortest Route

Green Square

Platform 2·underground·T8 Airport & SouthTowards Central

First train: 05:00Last train: 23:00Doors open: right

Redfern

yellow interchangeblue interchangeorange interchange

Arrive Platform 5·underground2.69 km

First train: 05:00Last train: 00:30

interchange Redfern — 5 min

Platform 5 · T2 Inner West & Leppington ·Platform 7 Towards Leppington

+5 min

Redfern

yellow interchangeblue interchangegreen interchange

Platform 7·underground·T2 Inner West & LeppingtonTowards Leppington

First train: 05:00Last train: 00:30Doors open: right

Macdonaldtown

Arrive Platform 2·underground3.63 km

First train: 05:00Last train: 23:00

Route on the map

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Journey at a glance

18 min

Total time

stops

6.32 km

Distance

Interchanges

First & last trains

Station	First train	Last train	Direction
Green Square	05:00	23:00	Towards Central
Macdonaldtown	05:00	23:00	Towards Green Square

Weekday timings. On Sundays & public holidays, first trains run ~30 min later. Frequency: every 2-4 min (peak), 5-8 min (off-peak).

Fares & smart card

Token fare

A$4

Buy at counter or TVM

Smart card

A$4

Save A$0 per ride

Off-peak smart card

A$4

Save A$0 per ride

Use your Sydney Metro & Trains smart card or QR ticketwhere supported by the operator, app, or station counter.

Fare guide

Travel green

0.85 kg

CO₂ saved

vs driving a car

0.39 L

Fuel saved

petrol equivalent

~25 min

Rush-hour saved

vs road traffic

~70 kcal

Calories burned

walking to platform

Cost comparison

Metro

A$4

Bike

A$48

Auto

A$106

Cab

A$190

Estimates for 6.32 km. Metro is fare-per-person; auto/cab can be shared.

Frequently asked questions

Popular routes

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T8 Airport & South

CentralMacarthur

T8 Airport & South

Departure station

Green Square

underground

Green Square, Sydney, Australia

Weekdays: 05:00 – 23:00(Sundays from 05:00)

Zone 1 · 2 entry points

Facilities

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsTicket machines

Arrival station

Macdonaldtown

underground

Macdonaldtown, Sydney, Australia

Weekdays: 05:00 – 23:00(Sundays from 05:00)

Zone 1 · 2 entry points

Facilities

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsTicket machines